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    HR Administrator

    HR
    Reed
    Berkshire, Newbury
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Temporary HR Advisor / Administrator

    Location: Newbury (office-based ) Contract: Temporary Start Date: ASAP for approx. 4-6 weeks whilst they recruit on a permanent basis Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm ( they can be flexible on this ) Reporting to: HR Team / Business Leadership

    Overview

    We are seeking a proactive, resilient HR Advisor / Administrator to join a small, dynamic HR team based in Newbury on a temporary basis. This is a busy, hands-on advisory role supporting the business across the full employee lifecycle while a permanent HR Advisor is recruited.

    This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys an operational environment, thrives at pace and is confident providing pragmatic HR advice. You will act as the first point of contact for managers , supporting a varied workforce and gaining exposure to all areas of HR.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Act as a trusted HR Advisor, providing confident, pragmatic guidance to managers and employees

    • Support the business across the full employee lifecycle

    • Manage a high-volume, end-to-end recruitment process across multiple business areas

    • Deliver effective onboarding and support training and development initiatives

    • Advise on and actively support employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances and performance management

    • Support TUPE processes for both incoming and outgoing contracts

    • Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice

    • Carry out DBS checks for new and existing employees

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and systems

    • Build strong relationships with operational teams, attending regular site visits About You

    • Previous experience in a hands-on HR Advisory or HR Administration role

    • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels

    • Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

    • Confident using HR systems and databases If you have previous experience in a HR Advisor / HR Administrator role and are available to temp for the next 4-6 weeks then please apply online and I will screen your cv and contact you with more information if successful.

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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